About our toilets
When comparing the CDT to other self contained units, you will note the absence of any mechanical devices, grates, tumblers or leveling bars, etc. to try to process the manure compost in any way. No toilet parts come into contact with the manure compost except the bin itself, which is completely removable for cleaning or interchanging with another bin. Why? Moving parts are prone to failure, sticking, clogging or jamming when operating in manure compost. Also, it is important to be able to clean all manure contact areas easily to remove any Ephydridae fly larve with each emptying (see frequently asked questions). The manure composts very well unaided by mechanical devices.
Use of toilet products
Composted manure and urine are the products of your toilet. Urine is kept separate from the manure so that it doesn't become contaminated by any potential pathogens that might be in the manure. Both the manure and urine are valuable rich fertilizers that can be used as such when done in compliance with local board of health authorities. Here in Massachusetts a health codes stipulate burying compost under 6 inches of clean compacted earth after a two-year retention. Urine is treated as if it was wastewater and there are no guidelines for its use.
A few words about toilet use
1) All toilets come with a waterproof set of instructions to assist unfamiliar visitors. Users should be aware of the urinal and the need to hit it. Those of the male persuasion are encouraged to sit down. Users sometimes get planer shavings on the urinal anti-splash back filter pads, which should be brushed off with a piece of toilet paper. We give you a scoop that is very helpful in handling the shavings.
2) Leveling of the manure pile is necessary to achieve full capacity of the manure bin. This is done with a piece of wood sheathed in newspaper or left outside in some compost. Three levelings are usual per emptying.
3) Bin may weigh as much as 65 lbs. when emptying.
2) Leveling of the manure pile is necessary to achieve full capacity of the manure bin. This is done with a piece of wood sheathed in newspaper or left outside in some compost. Three levelings are usual per emptying.
3) Bin may weigh as much as 65 lbs. when emptying.